AOA Board Certification

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The AOA is committed to helping DOs achieve expertise in their practices with AOA board certification. The 18 AOA Specialty Certifying Boards offer you the option to earn board certification in a number of specialties and subspecialties.

Eligibility for AOA Board Certification

You are eligible and qualified to become certified on completion of your training program.

Board eligible status terminates on December 31 of the sixth year after completing your training program.

If you have not obtained final certification, contact your Specialty Board to petition for re-entry into the certification process. If re-entry into the certification process is granted, "board eligibility" is not re-established.